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Folk Art Painting » retablo https://folk-art-painting.com Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 1998 Roxanne Shaw Signed Retablo Santa Barbara https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/03/1998-roxanne-shaw-signed-retablo-santa-barbara/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/03/1998-roxanne-shaw-signed-retablo-santa-barbara/#comments Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:40:41 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/03/1998-roxanne-shaw-signed-retablo-santa-barbara/ Continue reading →]]>
1998 Roxanne Shaw Signed Retablo Santa Barbara

1998 Roxanne Shaw Signed Retablo Santa Barbara

? SIGNED RETABLO: Santa Barbara – Hand-Painted New Mexican Folk Art by Roxanne Shaw 11 3/4″ x 5 3/4″. This is an exceptional, original retablo depicting the revered Santa Barbara, hand-painted and signed by the noted New Mexican santera, Roxanne Shaw. This piece is a stunning example of traditional Spanish Colonial sacred art, crafted using time-honored methods. The vibrant natural pigments and meticulous detail bring the patron saint to life, typically showing her standing by her symbolic three-windowed tower, often holding the martyr’s palm. Medium: Natural pigments (gesso and paints derived from minerals and plants) on hand-adzed wood panel. Style: Traditional New Mexican Spanish Colonial (Santero) art. Condition: Used/Excellent Vintage Condition. The Significance of Roxanne Shaw. Roxanne Shaw is a highly respected and award-winning santera (saint maker) from New Mexico, continuing a rich family tradition. She learned the devotional art of creating retablos from her mother, the renowned artist Catherine Robles-Shaw. In Santa Fe in 1996, with some of her pieces now in the permanent collection at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts. Roxanne is known for adhering to the authentic, centuries-old process of creating retablos, which involves hand-adzing the wood and using natural pigments, ensuring the preservation of this unique cultural art form. Santa Barbara: The Holy Helper & Protectress. Santa Barbara is one of the most popular saints, revered across the world as one of the. According to tradition, Santa Barbara was a beautiful maiden locked in a tower by her pagan father to keep her safe and isolated from Christianity. She secretly converted, and while her father was away, she had a third window added to her tower, symbolizing the Holy Trinity. Because of the lightning strike that instantly killed her father as punishment after he executed her for her faith, Santa Barbara is invoked as a powerful protectress. She is the patron saint of those facing. Sudden and violent death. Lightning, fire, and explosions. Symbolism in the Modern World: She is traditionally venerated as the patron saint of artillerymen, miners, military engineers, and architects. Due to her association with explosions, storms, and her symbolic three-windowed tower. This piece is not just a work of art; it is a devotional object that embodies faith, history, and a rich New Mexican artistic tradition. A rare and valuable addition for any collector of religious art or New Mexican folk art.
1998 Roxanne Shaw Signed Retablo Santa Barbara

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/03/1998-roxanne-shaw-signed-retablo-santa-barbara/feed/ 0 1937 Mexican Ex Voto Retablo Tin Painting Santo Niño de Atocha Mexicali https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/01/1937-mexican-ex-voto-retablo-tin-painting-santo-nino-de-atocha-mexicali/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/01/1937-mexican-ex-voto-retablo-tin-painting-santo-nino-de-atocha-mexicali/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2026 02:55:44 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/01/1937-mexican-ex-voto-retablo-tin-painting-santo-nino-de-atocha-mexicali/ Continue reading →]]>
1937 Mexican Ex Voto Retablo Tin Painting Santo Niño de Atocha Mexicali

1937 Mexican Ex Voto Retablo Tin Painting Santo Niño de Atocha Mexicali

Beautiful and authentic Mexican ex-voto retablo, hand-painted on tin and dated May 5, 1937, from Mexicali, Mexico. This devotional painting depicts Santo Niño de Atocha appearing to aid the gravely ill child Bernardo Vázquez, whose father invoked the saint for healing. In gratitude for the recovery, Virginia Vázquez dedicated this retablo, as written in the handwritten inscription. This is a genuine early 20th-century Mexican folk-art piece with classic imagery: glowing clouds, a bedside scene, and a clearly legible narrative text. The surface shows the expected patina, oxidation, and nail holes consistent with authentic retablos of this era.
1937 Mexican Ex Voto Retablo Tin Painting Santo Niño de Atocha Mexicali

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2026/01/1937-mexican-ex-voto-retablo-tin-painting-santo-nino-de-atocha-mexicali/feed/ 0 Acrylic bull painting retablo original by Mexican artist https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/06/acrylic-bull-painting-retablo-original-by-mexican-artist/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/06/acrylic-bull-painting-retablo-original-by-mexican-artist/#comments Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:24:39 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/06/acrylic-bull-painting-retablo-original-by-mexican-artist/ Continue reading →]]>
Acrylic bull painting retablo original by Mexican artist

Acrylic bull painting retablo original by Mexican artist

Original acrylic bull painting by artist Manuel Miranda. It’s painted in the retablo tradition of Mexican folk art. The style can also be considered art brut or surrealist automatism. A retablo is a devotional painting generally made by folk artists that usually includes Catholic iconography. In this painting, Manuel Miranda does his personal version on the traditional retablo by including just the image of a man and a bull. Painted on a 16″ x 16″ oriented strand board. Handmade artwork, one of a kind. Manuel Miranda is an artist from Mexico City. He has exhibited his work widely, in Mexico and the U. This painting comes directly from the artist. Title: Man and Bull. Medium: Original acrylic on oriented strand board. Dimensions: 16″ x 16″.
Acrylic bull painting retablo original by Mexican artist

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]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/06/acrylic-bull-painting-retablo-original-by-mexican-artist/feed/ 0 Mexican Master Alfredo Vilchis Donald Trump In Flames Of Purgatory Tin Retablo https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/04/mexican-master-alfredo-vilchis-donald-trump-in-flames-of-purgatory-tin-retablo/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/04/mexican-master-alfredo-vilchis-donald-trump-in-flames-of-purgatory-tin-retablo/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:04:05 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/04/mexican-master-alfredo-vilchis-donald-trump-in-flames-of-purgatory-tin-retablo/ Continue reading →]]>
Mexican Master Alfredo Vilchis Donald Trump In Flames Of Purgatory Tin Retablo

Mexican Master Alfredo Vilchis Donald Trump In Flames Of Purgatory Tin Retablo

This is a rather poignant retablo imported from Mexico City where it was made by the master retablero, Alfredo Vilchis Roque. It has been hand painted on tin as is traditional and features his version of our newly re-elected president in the flames of Purgatory, a hamburger and MAGA hat in tow. Needless to say, Mr. Trump is not too popular in Mexico! Alfredo is the most respected retablero of the last few decades with works in collections and museums around the world and books on his creations. This piece is signed and measures just under 11″ in height by 9″ in width. All auctions are unconditionally guaranteed.
Mexican Master Alfredo Vilchis Donald Trump In Flames Of Purgatory Tin Retablo

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/04/mexican-master-alfredo-vilchis-donald-trump-in-flames-of-purgatory-tin-retablo/feed/ 0 Mexican Folk Art Luis Vilchis Transgender Man Plastic Surgery Ex Voto Retablo https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/03/mexican-folk-art-luis-vilchis-transgender-man-plastic-surgery-ex-voto-retablo/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/03/mexican-folk-art-luis-vilchis-transgender-man-plastic-surgery-ex-voto-retablo/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:05:41 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/03/mexican-folk-art-luis-vilchis-transgender-man-plastic-surgery-ex-voto-retablo/ Continue reading →]]>
Mexican Folk Art Luis Vilchis Transgender Man Plastic Surgery Ex Voto Retablo

Mexican Folk Art Luis Vilchis Transgender Man Plastic Surgery Ex Voto Retablo

This is a poignant ex voto imported from Mexico City where it was made by Luis Vilchis of the famous retablero family. It has been hand painted on tin as is traditional and features the image of a transgender man having rear-end implants so that he looks more like a woman. There is an image of the Virgin above and the writing thanks her for helping him to have this successful surgery. This work is signed by Luis and measures approximately 12″ in width by 10″ in height. All auctions are unconditionally guaranteed.
Mexican Folk Art Luis Vilchis Transgender Man Plastic Surgery Ex Voto Retablo

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2025/03/mexican-folk-art-luis-vilchis-transgender-man-plastic-surgery-ex-voto-retablo/feed/ 0 New Mexico Folk Art Naive Retablo San Acacio Henry Sandoval https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/01/new-mexico-folk-art-naive-retablo-san-acacio-henry-sandoval/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/01/new-mexico-folk-art-naive-retablo-san-acacio-henry-sandoval/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:34:59 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/01/new-mexico-folk-art-naive-retablo-san-acacio-henry-sandoval/
New Mexico Folk Art Naive Retablo San Acacio Henry Sandoval

New Mexico Folk Art Naive Retablo San Acacio Henry Sandoval

A charming painting on wood by artist henry Sandoval.
New Mexico Folk Art Naive Retablo San Acacio Henry Sandoval

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2024/01/new-mexico-folk-art-naive-retablo-san-acacio-henry-sandoval/feed/ 0 Cordero de Dios Retablo Mexican Folk Art Painting Mexico Catholic Gold Leaf 7 https://folk-art-painting.com/2023/05/cordero-de-dios-retablo-mexican-folk-art-painting-mexico-catholic-gold-leaf-7/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2023/05/cordero-de-dios-retablo-mexican-folk-art-painting-mexico-catholic-gold-leaf-7/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 13:47:05 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2023/05/cordero-de-dios-retablo-mexican-folk-art-painting-mexico-catholic-gold-leaf-7/ Continue reading →]]>
Cordero de Dios Retablo Mexican Folk Art Painting Mexico Catholic Gold Leaf 7

Cordero de Dios Retablo Mexican Folk Art Painting Mexico Catholic Gold Leaf 7

Insanely beautiful piece of Mexico Folk art depicting the Lamb Of God or Cordero de Dios painted in white on 14k gold leaf. The piece is on canvas that is on a simple hoop stretcher. The lamb is flanked by a cross with the banner on top. No holes or discolorations. Dimensions are approximately 7 diameter. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Folk Art”. The seller is “centuries_philadelphia” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Featured Refinements: Retablo Folk Art
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: Mexican

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Original C. SANDOVAL, Retablo Painting ST. MIGUEL Folk Art CHIMAYO New Mexico,'97

Original C. SANDOVAL, Retablo Painting ST. MIGUEL Folk Art CHIMAYO New Mexico,'97

CORDY SANDOVAL(1997), DAUGHTER OF MASTER SANTERO, JERRY SANDOVAL, CHIMAYO NEW MEXICO. PAINTED THIS PIECE IN 1997, WHEN SHE WAS 16 YEARS OLD. REFLECTING THE FOLK ART MAJIC OF CHIMAYO, THIS PIECE, THE TRUE COLLECTOR, WILL UNDERSTAND THAT, AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE, SHE ABLE TO CAPTURE THE SANTO SPIRIT. CONDITION IS EXCELLENT, NO CHIPS, NO CRACKS, NO STAINS, NO ODORS. SEE PICTURES FOR ACTUAL CONDITION AND MEASUREMENTS. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “1077mikeh” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

Artist: CORDY SANDOVAL
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Style: Folk Art
Region of Origin: México, Mexico
Subject: Religious

]]> https://folk-art-painting.com/2023/02/original-c-sandoval-retablo-painting-st-miguel-folk-art-chimayo-new-mexico97/feed/ 0 Vtg Hand Painted Retablo Devotional Painting on Tin Mexican Folk Art Primitive https://folk-art-painting.com/2022/10/vtg-hand-painted-retablo-devotional-painting-on-tin-mexican-folk-art-primitive/ https://folk-art-painting.com/2022/10/vtg-hand-painted-retablo-devotional-painting-on-tin-mexican-folk-art-primitive/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2022 02:09:53 +0000 https://folk-art-painting.com/2022/10/vtg-hand-painted-retablo-devotional-painting-on-tin-mexican-folk-art-primitive/ Continue reading →]]>
Vtg Hand Painted Retablo Devotional Painting on Tin Mexican Folk Art Primitive

Vtg Hand Painted Retablo Devotional Painting on Tin Mexican Folk Art Primitive

Hand painted in November 1949 retablo on tin. It measures 11″ x 7″ with some paint loss and crazing to the finish. Keywords, Santisima Virgin De La Dolores, Prayer, Sickness, Our Lady of the Sorrows, Pololcingo, Religious, Healing. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “tiffy-baby” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

Type: Painting
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1949
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 7\
Style: Folk Art
Material: Tin
Item Length: 11\
Production Technique: PAINTING
Modified Item: Yes

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Vintage Hand Painted Retablo Devotional Painting On Tin Latin Folk Art Primitive

Vintage Hand Painted Retablo Devotional Painting On Tin Latin Folk Art Primitive

LATIN FOLK ART PAINTING ON TIN. MEASURES OVERALL 11 1/8″ X 8″. LIGHT WEAR – HOLE IN TOP CENTER FOR HANING AS PICTURED. SEE ALL 12 PHOTOGRAPHS. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “shopasteal” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Production Technique: PAINTING
Style: Folk Art
Type: Painting
Year of Production: 1999
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Modified Item: Yes

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